The Scariest Kitten in the World

Name: The Scariest Kitten in the World
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9780374390051
Price: 37.99 NZD
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By Kate Messner

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Summary

The Scariest Kitten in the World is a delightfully not-so-scary story set in a supposedly haunted house with a 'frightening' kitten and its less-than-frightening friends. Despite its spine-chilling premise, the tale is filled with humour and heart, featuring laugh-out-loud illustrations that charm readers. Perfect for reading aloud all year round, especially at Halloween, this story playfully balances spooky themes with adorable characters that are anything but terrifying.
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A funny story about a not-so-scary kitten and a not-too-terrifying haunted house.

Description

WARNING! This is a VERY scary story. It is the most spine-chilling story anyone has ever read. It takes place in a horrifying haunted house (okay, not that terrifying) . . . with a creepy creature (well, maybe not that creepy) . . . and its frightening friends (but are they that frightening?). Seriously. Kids are going to be scared right out of their underpants by these guys! There's no way they're the cutest little critters anyone has ever seen . . . right?

The Scariest Kitten in the World is a great read aloud all year long, but especially during Halloween. Packed with humour and heart, with laugh-out-loud illustrations, this not-quite-scary story will keep readers laughing until the very last page.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Kirkus praises the story's goofy tone and the contrast between the spooky narration and the sweet, cartoon illustrations, promising lots of laughter. Publishers Weekly highlights the mock-horror text's performance potential and its empowering, playful spirit. Booklist recommends it for fans of classic playful monster books, while School Library Journal calls it a masterful story hour experience full of chuckles. Horn Book appreciates the lively illustrations and well-paced text that enhance both drama and silliness.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780374390051

Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc

Illustration: Full color illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by MacKenzie Haley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 332g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kate Messner

About the Author

Kate Messner is a New York Times-bestselling author of children's books including Over and Under the Pond, The Brilliant Deep, and How to Read a Story. She splits her time between Lake Champlain and Southwest Florida and is trying to summit all forty-six Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Visit her at katemessner.com. MacKenzie Haley is an illustrator, runner, and cat lover who currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky. Her books include The Ninja Club Sleepover, Pega Sisters Go to Camp, and Funny Little Ghost. She has currently reached the maximum amount of cat shirts a grown woman is allowed to have, and is banned from buying any more (but can accept them as gifts). Visit her at mackenziehaley.com.

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